Model Year | 2014 | 2003 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Ford Expedition | |
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2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2003 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2004 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Adequate leg room for adults. Able to transport a whole volleyball team comfortably. see full Ford Expedition review |
2003 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Seat is firm, promotes good posture which makes it comfortable even on 12 hour days behind the wheel. Plenty of headroom for my fedora. see full Ford Expedition review |
2003 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room for family and pets and whatever else you want to toss in. We thought about the excursion but decided it was way to big and went with expedition. see full Ford Expedition review |
2003 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Great comfortable drivers seat. Should have gotten the captains chairs for both instead of split bench.! see full Ford Expedition review |